In a recent address to the House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education, Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to enhancing the education sector. Joined by Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Edun detailed the government’s financial strategies aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children across Nigeria.
Edun highlighted several key initiatives, including the establishment of the Secretariat for Financing Safe Schools in January 2022. This initiative, developed from a 2021 high-level forum, aims to implement a national plan for improving school security from 2023 to 2026. The plan combines enhanced security measures with community-based efforts to safeguard students.
Additionally, Edun announced the imminent relaunch of the Home-Grown School Feeding Program. This program is designed to boost school attendance by providing meals to students, thereby improving their health and encouraging them to stay in school.
Addressing broader economic issues, Edun expressed confidence in the federal government’s strategies under President Tinubu’s administration. He assured that these efforts would positively impact the national budget, ensuring adequate resources for educational programs and initiatives.